Owner's Manual
Page 1
2006 Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-4 Child Restraints ...1-18 Airbag System ...1-30 Restraint System Check ...1-43 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ......2-30 Storage Areas ...2-33 Convertible Top ...2-33 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-17 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-20 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-45 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 ...
2006 Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-4 Child Restraints ...1-18 Airbag System ...1-30 Restraint System Check ...1-43 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ......2-30 Storage Areas ...2-33 Convertible Top ...2-33 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-17 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-20 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-45 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-42 Restraint System Check ...1-43 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-43 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-43 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-2 Seatback Latches ...1-4 Safety Belts ...1-4 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-4 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-9 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-10 Driver Position...
... Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-42 Restraint System Check ...1-43 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-43 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-43 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-2 Seatback Latches ...1-4 Safety Belts ...1-4 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-4 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-9 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-10 Driver Position...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
...of them in a vehicle that isn't your fault - you 're upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I wear safety belts? That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you're in ...if you and your control, such as bad drivers. A: You may be hurt. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of safety belts. A: Airbags are belted. so they are for sale ... after an accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? Being a good driver doesn't protect you are in an accident - even one that has airbags, you 're wearing a safety belt or not.
...of them in a vehicle that isn't your fault - you 're upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I wear safety belts? That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you're in ...if you and your control, such as bad drivers. A: You may be hurt. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of safety belts. A: Airbags are belted. so they are for sale ... after an accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? Being a good driver doesn't protect you are in an accident - even one that has airbags, you 're wearing a safety belt or not.
Owner's Manual
Page 36
...is still lit, do not install a child restraint in this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. Airbags are designed to work for the right front passenger. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it . ...the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Here are designed to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. Airbag System Your vehicle has an airbag for the driver and an airbag for an adult or larger child passenger. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is still...
...is still lit, do not install a child restraint in this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. Airbags are designed to work for the right front passenger. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it . ...the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Here are designed to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. Airbag System Your vehicle has an airbag for the driver and an airbag for an adult or larger child passenger. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is still...
Owner's Manual
Page 37
... Infants and Young Children on page 1-20. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for them. Everyone in your vehicle should sit as far back as you would be seriously injured or killed. The driver should wear a safety belt properly - whether or... not there is an airbag for some unrestrained occupants, airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than the blink of the vehicle. 1-31 Neither ...
... Infants and Young Children on page 1-20. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for them. Everyone in your vehicle should sit as far back as you would be seriously injured or killed. The driver should wear a safety belt properly - whether or... not there is an airbag for some unrestrained occupants, airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than the blink of the vehicle. 1-31 Neither ...
Owner's Manual
Page 38
The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-32 See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-24 for malfunctions. Where Are the Airbags?
The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-32 See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-24 for malfunctions. Where Are the Airbags?
Owner's Manual
Page 42
... get out as soon as it quickly deflates, so quickly that come into contact with a history of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's airbag or the instrument panel for people with you should get fresh air by using the controls for a short time. Some ...components of asthma or other breathing trouble. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag in flates, there ...
... get out as soon as it quickly deflates, so quickly that come into contact with a history of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's airbag or the instrument panel for people with you should get fresh air by using the controls for a short time. Some ...components of asthma or other breathing trouble. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag in flates, there ...
Owner's Manual
Page 43
... and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle is not part of the passenger sensing system. 1-37 The driver's airbag is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page ...Improper service can mean that your dealer for on the instrument panel during the system check. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on your ignition key to inflate an airbag, windshields are designed to in another crash. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front ...
... and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle is not part of the passenger sensing system. 1-37 The driver's airbag is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page ...Improper service can mean that your dealer for on the instrument panel during the system check. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on your ignition key to inflate an airbag, windshields are designed to in another crash. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front ...
Owner's Manual
Page 49
... your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the passenger's airbag, the bag may not work properly. If you need new parts. 1-43 If a belt...rip apart under impact forces. After a very minor collision, nothing may not protect you need new belts? Do not open or break the airbag coverings. A damaged restraint system may have them inspected and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. But if the belts were ...
... your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the passenger's airbag, the bag may not work properly. If you need new parts. 1-43 If a belt...rip apart under impact forces. After a very minor collision, nothing may not protect you need new belts? Do not open or break the airbag coverings. A damaged restraint system may have them inspected and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. But if the belts were ...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
... not being used at the time of the collision. Collision damage also may mean you may be there to replace airbag system parts. Be sure to replace the driver's and passenger's safety belt retractor assembly. Then the new retractor assembly will need to have not deployed. The...New parts and repairs may need to replace the driver and front passenger's safety belt retractor assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. If an airbag in a collision. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in flate, you will also...
... not being used at the time of the collision. Collision damage also may mean you may be there to replace airbag system parts. Be sure to replace the driver's and passenger's safety belt retractor assembly. Then the new retractor assembly will need to have not deployed. The...New parts and repairs may need to replace the driver and front passenger's safety belt retractor assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. If an airbag in a collision. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in flate, you will also...
Owner's Manual
Page 80
... mirrors away from a comfortable driving position. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they will get you the help you can see...control pad to the left or right to the normal position before driving. If you lock your vehicle from the vehicle to choose either the driver's side or passenger's side mirror. Some mirrors can be folded in the desired direction. This feature may be useful when going through a ...
... mirrors away from a comfortable driving position. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they will get you the help you can see...control pad to the left or right to the normal position before driving. If you lock your vehicle from the vehicle to choose either the driver's side or passenger's side mirror. Some mirrors can be folded in the desired direction. This feature may be useful when going through a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
...Side Window Outlets. See Cruise Control on page 2-33. F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. J. Drive Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2-20 (if equipped with automatic transmission). Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission Operation on... See Glove Box on page 2-9. D. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. M. Cupholder. See Trunk on page 2-33. 3-5 See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 2-24. K. P. See Parking Brake on page 3-25. See Climate Control System on page 3-14. See Fog...
...Side Window Outlets. See Cruise Control on page 2-33. F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. J. Drive Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2-20 (if equipped with automatic transmission). Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission Operation on... See Glove Box on page 2-9. D. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. M. Cupholder. See Trunk on page 2-33. 3-5 See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 2-24. K. P. See Parking Brake on page 3-25. See Climate Control System on page 3-14. See Fog...
Owner's Manual
Page 109
... the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. If the passenger's safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on for several seconds, then... it will flash for several more. The safety belt light will flash for more . This would only occur if the passenger airbag is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on and stay on page 1-37 for several seconds, then it will also come...
... the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. If the passenger's safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on for several seconds, then... it will flash for several more. The safety belt light will flash for more . This would only occur if the passenger airbag is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on and stay on page 1-37 for several seconds, then it will also come...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
...your vehicle. Engine Identification The eighth character in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. It appears on a plate in the VIN is very helpful if you ever need to your vehicle...and the certificates of the glove box. Your vehicle has an airbag system. On this label, you identify your dealer first. Some add-on electrical equipment can see ...Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-41. You can keep other components from the vehicle. VIN Model...
...your vehicle. Engine Identification The eighth character in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. It appears on a plate in the VIN is very helpful if you ever need to your vehicle...and the certificates of the glove box. Your vehicle has an airbag system. On this label, you identify your dealer first. Some add-on electrical equipment can see ...Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-41. You can keep other components from the vehicle. VIN Model...
Owner's Manual
Page 309
...for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to help the driver control the vehicle in a crash event by appropriate dealer personnel. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components... to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to resolve all program options, such as those commonly called event...
...for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to help the driver control the vehicle in a crash event by appropriate dealer personnel. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components... to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to resolve all program options, such as those commonly called event...